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Rhythmic Gymnastics
Competition
Handbook
2020
1Contents
Definition of Terms ................................................................................................................................. 4
Contact Information................................................................................................................................ 6
British National Competition Calendar ................................................................................................... 7
Eligibility .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Competition Entries .............................................................................................................................. 12
General Regulations .............................................................................................................................. 14
Terms and Conditions of Entry to All Competitors ............................................................................... 19
Rhythmic Gymnastics Technical Information ....................................................................................... 20
ZONE B NATIONAL GRADES 4 – 10........................................................................................................ 23
RHYTHMIC WELSH CHAMPIONSHIPS & WELSH OPEN 2019 ................................................................. 25
WELSH GROUP INVITATIONAL .............................................................................................................. 29
British Level 3 Group League ................................................................................................................ 32
2The Welsh Gymnastics Rhythmic Gymnastics Technical Panel reserves the right to make
amendments to this Handbook.
Notification of a change to the handbook will be communicated through the Welsh Gymnastics
website and an updated version will be made available to download at the time of change.
All versions will be listed on this page, with reference to amendments made;
Version 1.0
3Definition of Terms
Assisting Coach(es) are coaches who are permitted on the competition floor and/or warm up hall,
but who work under the guidance and responsibility of the supervising coach. Assisting coach(es)
must meet all of the relevant eligibility requirements.
• BG means British Gymnastics
• Championships means any Welsh Championship organised by or on behalf of WG.
• Code means the Code of Points used for the competition, from which technical information and
regulations are taken.
• CPSU means Child Protection in Sport Unit
• Criminal Record Certificate means DBS (previously CRB)
• DJ- means Difficulty Judge
• Event means any national competition and championships organised by or on behalf of WG.
• FIG means Federation International de Gymnastique
• Lead Coach – The coach taking overall responsibility for all the gymnasts from their club/region.
The Lead Coach must be present in the venue throughout the event to take responsibility for their
coaches and gymnasts. The Lead Coach must possess sufficient qualification to cover all the skills
that all of their gymnasts will be performing within the competition.
• Medical Certificate means a letter on headed paper signed by a Doctor or Physiotherapist
confirming the gymnast is unfit to take part in the competition
• NDP means National Development Plan
• Officials are people recruited to assist with the delivery of the overall event i.e Floor Manager,
Ceremonies Manager, Spectator Tickets Manager
• Organiser means the Rhythmic Gymnastics National Competition Organiser (NCO) or their
designated representative, who is authorised by, or on behalf of WG
• SJ – means Superior Jury
• Coach(es) are those coaches submitted in the online entry process and who are responsible for the
gymnast(s) for the entire event. This coach must have the relevant qualifications and BG
membership as defined in the eligibility section of this handbook. Any changes to the supervising
coach(es) submitted on the online entry system must be notified to the Events Department prior to
the event and in exceptional circumstances if changes are required during the event, these must be
notified to the Organisers. Changes to supervising coaches will only be permitted where the
replacement coach meets all of the relevant Eligibility requirements
• TP means the Rhythmic Gymnastics Technical Panel of WG and/or any Technical Panels appointed
from time to time acting with the appropriate delegated authority.
• Unattached means gymnasts who are not members of a BG registered club but hold appropriate
BG membership.
4• Any text in this font colour and underlined means it is a hyperlink to official policy statements
and/or other related information.
Where no specific point is addressed in the regulations, the current FIG rules apply. However, the
Technical Panel and its appointed officials reserve the right to define any regulation conflict as is
deemed appropriate to ensure a fair and equitable competition.
5Contact Information
Technical Panel
Lead Linda Thomas linthom@hotmail.co.uk
Competition Organiser
Technical Panel member Jessica Bolton jessica.bolton3@yahoo.co.uk
Technical Panel members Sarah Lane sarahlouiselane@icloud.com
Technical Panel Member Claire Croft claire@clcwlimited.com
WG Staff Performance rep Jo Coombs jo-coombs@welshgymnastics.org
WG Staff Development rep tbc
WG Head National RG Coach Nia Evans Nia.evans@welshgymnastics.org
Welsh Gymnastics Contact Details Tel: 0300 3003127
E-mail:
contactus@welshgymnastics.org
Welsh Gymnastics competition queries Kyarna Weed Kyarna.weed@welshgymnastics.org
6British National Competition Calendar
Event & Date Opening Date Closing Date Venue
British Qualification 5th December 2019 Noon Lilleshall NSC,
Testing 8th - 9th Feb 18th December 2019 Newport
Open Apparatus 27th December 2019 Noon Fenton Manor, Stoke
Championships (Junior 7th February on Trent
& Senior) and Group
Seeding 21st – 22nd
March
NDP Finals and Group 20th March Noon Fenton Manor, Stoke
League Round 1 1st May on Trent
13th – 14th June
British Championships Noon M&S Bank Arena,
th
Espoir, Junior, Senior 8 May 19th June Liverpool
Individuals and Elite
Groups 29th July – 2nd
August
Group League Round 17th July Noon Fenton Manor, Stoke
2 10th – 11th October 27th August on Trent
Open Apparatus 28th August Noon Fenton Manor, Stoke
Championships (Espoir 9th October on Trent
and Pre-Junior) and
Group League Round
3 21st – 22nd
November
Welsh National Competition Calendar
Event & Date Opening Date Closing Date Venue
NDP Zone B Grades 4 For competition entry details contact City of University of Bath,
– 10, 5th April 2020 Bath RGC Bath
Welsh Championships 1st April Noon 9th May Sport Wales National
and Open L1 – 5, Centre, Cardiff
20th – 21st June 2020
Welsh Group 3rd August Noon 6th Sept Sport Wales National
Invitational, 18th Centre, Cardiff
October 2020
7Eligibility
Welsh Championship Titles
Gymnasts eligible to compete and win Welsh titles must fulfil the eligibility requirements as specified
below:
• Be eligible to hold a UK Passport
• Hold correct British / Welsh Gymnastics membership
and
• Be born in Wales;
or
• Mother, father or grandparents of the gymnast born in Wales;
Or
• Live in Wales and have done so for a continuous period that exceeds 48 months
For full details of eligibility information and evidence requirements please click here
Welsh Open Events
Any invited gymnasts are eligible to compete in Open events provided they fulfil the relevant
membership requirements.
NDP Grades
For eligibility into NDP Grade events please refer to the British Gymnastics eligibility requirements
found within the BG Competition Handbook
Membership
All persons attending WG events in an official capacity, whether as a gymnast, coach, judge are
required to hold current BG membership in line with the level of competition entered and awards
held.
Coaches, Judges and Gymnasts should carry current membership cards to all competitions and be
prepared for these to be checked by the Organiser or their appointed officials.
• Gymnasts
Membership level must be Competitive Gymnast, Coach, or Life Members of BG in order to enter a
WG Event. In normal circumstances, gymnasts should also be a member of a BG/WG registered club.
In exceptional cases, where a gymnast does not belong to a BG/WG registered club they must
contact the Events Department and request entry into the Event. If granted such gymnasts will be
given the classification as being Unattached. In such circumstances the gymnasts must nominate a
Supervising Coach and must also meet all other membership requirements.
.
8• Lead Coaches
Lead coaches’ membership level must be Coach or Life Members of BG and coaches must be
qualified to the level of the skills being performed by all Gymnasts in the club/Region before being
allowed to participate in a BG Event. Coaches must have current safeguarding and DBS certificates,
please see Safeguarding section.
• Coaches
Supervising coaches’ membership level must be Coach or Life Members of BG and coaches must be
qualified to a minimum of level 2. Coaches must have a current safeguarding and DBS certificate.
Please see Safeguarding section.
• Supervised Coaches
With the explicit authorisation of the lead coach, supervising coaches may coach skills at the
maximum of 1 level higher than their current qualification before being allowed to participate in a
WG Event, in this instance the supervising coaches must have completed the relevant course or
module of the next coaching level covering those skills, although they may not yet be signed off as
qualified.
• Assisting Coaches
Assisting coaches’ Membership level must be Assistant Coach (if Level 1), Coach or Life Members of
BG before being allowed to participate in a BG Event. Coaches must have a current safeguarding &
DBS certificate. Please see Safeguarding section.
• Chaperones
Chaperones must have current BG membership and Safeguarding award and will only have access to
the warm up hall when in attendance at an event.
• Judges
Judges’ membership level must be Judge or Life Members of BG for Club/County/Regional Judges,
and National/Brevet Judge or Life Members of BG for National and Brevet Judges before being
allowed to officiate at a WG Event.
From time to time Welsh Gymnastics may invite international judges to officiate at WG events, as
such they will not require BG membership.
Judges must also hold a current cycle of judging award (Cycle 14)
BG and WG does not require judges to complete a criminal record check to judge at WG
competitions, as the role that judges fulfil at the event no longer falls within DBS Eligibility. However,
some judges are actively involved in club gymnastics and may provide judging instruction to children
in a training environment or carry out a supervisory role (or may complete a criminal record check by
virtue of another role they undertake e.g. coach). As not all judges use their qualification in the
same way, it is the club’s responsibility to assess the role the judge is undertaking and determine
whether the activities involved fall within the eligibility criteria for a criminal record check. BG no
longer requires all judges to complete safeguarding training but clubs should ensure any judge who
supervise or instructs children has completed appropriate training.
9Coach Qualifications
When submitting entries for a WG event, clubs/regions must ensure that where applicable the
nominated Lead Coach is qualifed to the level of performance of all the participants from their club.
Supervising Coaches must be a minimum of level 2.
All Coaches entered into the event entry MUST be the same ones attending the event. It is
unacceptable to enter a coach you know will not be attending. The Lead Coach has the ultimate
responsibility for all the participants from their club and that of the Supervising Coaches, Assistant
Coaches, Chaperones & Choreographers.
Lead Coaches have a duty of care towards their performers and have a responsibility to ensure that
all of the coaches under their superbison are both qualified and competent to teach at the
appropriate level, as well as ensuring that the participant is adequately prepared, physically and
psychologically, for performing their routines in a competition situation.
Additional Assisting Coaches (Level 1 and above) may be accredited, at the discretion of the
Organiser, to be present in the competition arena to assist with the pastoral care of the gymnasts.
Assisting coaches may not coach the gymnasts unless they fulfil the requirement of holding a
recognised qualification suitable to the level of skills being performed.
Additional Chaperones may be accredited; at the discretion of the Organiser, to be present in the
warm up arena to assist with the pastoral care of the gymnasts. Chaperones may not coach the
gymnasts.
If it is found that a club is in breach of these policies WG reserves the right to reject an entry on the
grounds of gymnast safety or, if discovered post performance, to disqualify the competitor and
remove their score(s) from the official results.
Safeguarding
All Coaches are required to hold a current BG specific DBS certificate, or Home Nation equivalent,
and have current Safeguarding and Protecting Children Awareness training at the time of the event.
Coaches who do not fulfil this requirement will not be accredited or allowed to participate at BG
Events.
All Gymnasts must have an accredited coach present on the competition floor at all times. If a
Gymnast attends a competition without a Supervising Coach they will not be allowed to compete.
The safeguarding courses recognised by British Gymnastics are:
Sports Coach UK (scUK) Safeguarding Awareness course. Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (LSCB)
Football Association (FA) safeguarding training Professional prior learning i.e. Social Worker, Teacher
etc.
This must be renewed every three years and be valid both at the time of entry and through to the
end of the Event. For members who have previously completed a face to face course an online
refresher update course is available. Coaches are responsible for checking the expiry date of their
safeguarding and ensuring they have sufficient time to renew their award prior to the closing date of
the event
Coaches must also have a valid Criminal Records Certificate both at the time of entry and through to
the end of the Event before being allowed to officiate at a WG Event.
10Policy for the Participation of Trans People in Gymnastics Competition
For information on Transgender, please refer to the British Gymnastics Transgender Policy which can
be found here
11Competition Entries
Entry Process
Entry to all Welsh Events are Online only. Complete instructions for adding an entry via the GymNet
online Entry Portal are available to download from the BG website.
All entries must be fully submitted electronically on the BG system by the stipulated closing date and
time.
Prior to the event, an entry may only be amended by the person making the original entry.
No GymNet entries will be accepted without a nominated volunteer. Volunteers / clubs will be
allocated a role for the day of the competition and this will be communicated via the Competition
Organiser. It is the responsibility of a club to communicate this with their nominated volunteer. If a
volunteer (or an appropriate replacement) does not attend on the day of the competition, then a
fine of £50 will be applied. Volunteers must also be available to assist the whole section of
competition assigned – should the volunteer leave part way through, the fine will be applied to the
GymNet shopping basket via the Welsh Gymnastics office staff. Clubs are responsible for any
expenses incurred by their nominated volunteer.
Disability Gymnastics
Disability Gymnastics is designed to provide competition and development for people whose
disability or impairment restricts their mainstream competitive opportunities.
All clubs and coaches must inform the Welsh Gymnastics competition organiser of any gymnasts
which have medical conditions that require special consideration at WG events. This information
should be shared with the WG competition organiser at the point of competition entry and will
enable the WG competition organiser to make the necessary adjustments where possible to cater
for the additional needs of each gymnast.
Gymnasts will be required to provide proof of Disability at least six weeks before the event. Please
complete and return the Disability Gymnastics Classification Certificate by following the instructions
in the Disability Classification Pack.
Although there are 44 different eligible classifications (Profile groups) in the Classification Pack, this
does not mean that there are 44 different competition categories for Disability Gymnastics
competition.
The Disability competition classification categories available can be found within the information
pages for each competition which has integrated disability.
Methods of Payment
Payment can be made by Debit Card, Credit Card or BACs payment. BACS payment however may
slow the entry process. Payments should be received by BG within 48 hours of the entry being
submitted.
Entry fees are non-refundable after the closing date.
12Late Entries
Late entries will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and only up to 7 days after the
closing date.
In the unlikely event of a late entry being accepted, payment of two times the normal entry fee
stated for the competition will be required for individuals (including groups). For team late entries
the fee will be double (including clubs and regions.) However, the late entry payments will be
capped at £1000 (i.e. the additional payment over and above the normal entry fee per gymnast /
partnership / group / team will be capped at £1000).
Late entries must be made in writing to the Welsh Gymnastics staff member. The organiser will have
absolute discretion whether to accept a late entry.
Late entry requests may be placed on a reserve list and clubs notified if their entry is accepted
following a withdrawal, up to 1 week prior to the event.
Withdrawals and Substitutions
Amendments to an entry before the closing date will not incur a penalty and in the case of
withdrawals, the entry fee will be refunded. Entry fees are non-refundable after the closing date.
Where it is necessary to substitute a coach the club must inform Welsh Gymnastics and the
competition organiser, so the coach can be checked for membership, awards and safeguarding,
before they can be accredited for the Event.
Where, through unforeseen circumstances, this is not possible or, where information has not
previously been supplied, the substitute must inform the Organiser immediately on arrival at the
venue and produce their coaching award certificate, current BG membership card and a current BG
specific Criminal Records Check certificate.
Where there are specific rules and/or processes please refer to the specific event page.
Non-Participation Fee
By entering a gymnast (individual/partnership/group) or a team (team events) into an event, the
enterer accepts that, should any gymnast or team fail to register to compete by the end of
registration for a competition, the appropriate fee for non-participation will be added to the club
basket.
Fees will be charged as follows:
£15 – Individual
£30 – Group
Should a gymnast be withdrawn, for whatever reason, the club or coach must inform the
Competition Organiser and Events Department in writing via email up to the close of registration for
the relevant session. Email addresses are listed in the Contact Information on page 6 of this
Competition Handbook. Withdrawals will only be accepted via email.
Failure to inform the Competition Organiser as laid out above will result in the non-participation fee
being charged.
13General Regulations
Coaches’ must make adequate provision for the “supervision” of their gymnasts upon arrival at the
venue. Gymnasts will not be allowed to register or begin warm up without their coach present.
Registration
Only register your Gymnast(s)/Club/Region when those competing in that section of the event have
arrived at the event and intend to compete. Please inform the registration desk of any withdrawals
as soon as possible.
During registration accreditation/passes will be issued. Abuse of accreditation/passes may result in
disciplinary action taken by WG.
Specific registration processes where appropriate can be found in the event work plan.
Order of Performance
The order of competing for individual events and group events shall be decided according to the
competition arrangements made by the Organiser or such officials as may be authorised by the
Technical Panel. For the purpose of maintaining the smooth and timely running of the event, or
where the safety, security and good performance of the gymnasts is a concern, the TP reserve the
right to alter the grouping of gymnasts and/or running order of performances as may be deemed
necessary by the Organiser or authorised officials, up to the start of warm up. Once underway the
order of performance will only be changed, at the discretion of the Competition Organiser, in
extenuating circumstances when a gymnast may be temporarily unable to compete.
Wherever practical the Organiser shall produce and circulate to all participating clubs a provisional
start list and running order for an event at least 2 weeks before the day thereof.
Music
All music for competition routines must be uploaded onto the GymNet portal at the latest one week
before the competition date (see event page for specific time and date).
Instructions for submitting music electronically may be found within the Online Entry Guide
Late Music Submission
Late submission of music will attract a fee of £10.00 per gymnast/group. This fee will be added to
your club basket. Music not uploaded by the deadline cannot be guaranteed to be uploaded on the
day.
Music Licensing
All music used in competition routines must conform to the relevant licensing requirements. Details
may be found at the following link.
Certain tracks belonging to Disney, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cirque du Soleil can be used but this
should be checked on the PPL website to confirm the track is included within their repertoire.
To check tracks go to http://www.ppluk.com/ scroll to the bottom of the page and click on ‘PPL
Repertoire Search’ enter the artists name and title. Any music listed as part of the search can be
used.
14If the track is not included within the listed tracks the club must apply directly to Disney, Andrew
Lloyd Webber or Cirque du Soleil to use the track and pay the relevant licensing fees.
Access to Warm up Hall
Access to the warm up hall will be limited to the appropriate number of Coaches, Chaperones and
Choreographers (where applicable) as defined in the specific details section for each Event. On
arrival, coaches will need to register and collect their accreditation from registration. In the case of
events spanning more than one day, accreditation will be issued for each day. At larger national
events the FIG/UEG recognised accreditation system may apply.
Abuse of accreditation may result in disciplinary action being taken by WG.
Judges will not be allowed into the warm up hall, once the judges meeting has taken place.
Food and Drink
There may be restrictions within the competition areas with regards to food and drink. This is to
manage food intolerances and allergies.
Babies and Young Children
In the interests of safety, for the smooth running and professional presentation of the events, babies
and young children are not permitted to enter the warm up hall or field of play, even if they are
being supervised by an adult.
Medical Provision
Anyone requiring First Aid assistance should speak to either the Competition Organiser. It is
recommended that all coaches have a First Aid kit with them for minor injuries.
At all WG Events an official medical team will be appointed and will be available to treat gymnasts
who sustain an injury at the event. The medical team are not able to treat pre-existing or chronic
injuries.
Any injury occurring during the official training or competition must be reported to the medical
team, to ensure a record can be kept of treatment given and by whom.
The decision of the Organiser, based upon the recommendation of the WG appointed medical
officer as to the gymnast’s health and medical status and their ability to compete at the Event is
absolute and final.
Medal Ceremonies
Except in exceptional circumstances, gymnasts who win a medal at a WG Event are expected to
remain in the venue until the completion of the competition and participate in the medal
presentation ceremony in order to collect their award in person. Medals will only be distributed at
events not by post. Attire for medal ceremonies is according to FIG World Championships and UEG
rules.
Tenure of Trophies
All perpetual trophies remain the property of WG.
15Perpetual trophies are the responsibility of the winning club. The club is responsible for the
inscription of, as well as safekeeping and maintenance of, the trophy and for returning it to the
Organiser prior to the competition the following year by either; -
• Making arrangements for it to be delivered to the competition venue on the day. • Returning it to
the competition organiser at least one week prior to the competition. • Returning it to the WG
offices at least one week prior to the competition.
Failure to do this or loss of a trophy will incur a cost to the individual / club.
Privacy
Welsh Gymnastics Privacy Notice
At some events, Welsh Gymnastics may produce event merchandise (eg event tshirts). These may
include the names and/or clubs of the gymnasts taking part.
Where competing gymnasts have a disability, it may be necessary to share the details of this
disability with Performance staff and the Technical Committee in order to discuss if modifications to
rules and processes are appropriate arising from this disability.
The scores and results will be published on the WG website in the specific event page.
Video, Film and Photography
If you agree for your club to enter you into a WG competition, we will use your personal information
to confirm you have been entered into the correct category and to enable you to participate in the
event. All WG competitions are large events where filming and photography by WG accredited
photographers and the media will be taking place. Images taken at our events may be used by WG,
for the purposes of promotion, education and development of the sport. They may also be shared
with relevant third parties organisations for journalistic/promotional purposes.
Any gymnast or parent who does not wish themselves or their child to be photographed/filmed at
the event must advise the Welsh Gymnastics Event Organiser. We will ensure any identifiable images
of the participant are not published.
Any person wishing to use video, film or take photographs must abide by the BG Photography at
Gymnastics Events policy . Photos may only be taken for personal use. Unless specifically accredited
to do so, you may not take photos for sale, other commercial use, or publication in printed or
electronic form, such as on websites. Clubs may publish some photos but this may only be done in
accordance with BG Safeguarding & Protecting Children Policy
Flash may not be used at any time while gymnasts are warming up or competing.
If you have concerns about the identity or actions of any photographer or if you believe that any
unsuitable photos are being taken, you should report your concerns to the WG appointed Welfare
Officer at the event.
Health & Safety
The health, safety and welfare of all participants (gymnasts, coaches and officials) is the primary
consideration. All BG policies and procedures will be rigorously applied with regards to health,
safety, welfare and Safeguarding & Protecting Children.
16Should at any time during a competition, a Welsh Gymnastics Floor Manager, TP member, Head
Judge or National Coaching Team member/employed staff, believe the elements performed put
the gymnast at risk, they will intervene and make a decision on whether the gymnasts is capable of
performing the skill/routine. A review and discussion with the personal coach and/or club will also
take place post competition to ensure the safety and well-being of all gymnasts is paramount.
Apart from as required for the running of the competition, gymnasts, coaches, judges and officials
must not use mobile phones or any other electronic communication devices including tablets, to
make calls, take photographs or be used for other forms of communication in the main arena
during the event. Such mobile devices may only be used for monitoring scores and results, where
the BG Score App is in operation. It will be part of the role of the Floor Manager to monitor this
area. Any coaches who are identified as filming their gymnasts’ performances from the
competition floor or using their devices in an inappropriate manner will be asked to leave the
floor.
Coach Attire
• As per BG protocol, coaches should be in full length tracksuit bottoms, polo shirt / t-shirt and
trainers or similar. Coaches will not be permitted onto the competition floor if they are not
dressed appropriately (as set out in this section).
• No flip flops/sliders should be worn by coaches on the competition floor. Coaches will not be
permitted onto the competition floor if they are not dressed appropriately (as set out in this
section).
• The wearing of GBR or Home Country attire at WG Events is strictly forbidden
• Long hair should be braided or tied back so as not to obscure vision.
• Jewellery, body piercing and similar adornments are not allowed. Coaches will not be allowed
on the competition floor if wearing jewellery (ear studs are permitted, wedding rings if taped).
Exceptions are as per BG Body Piercing and Adornments Policy.
• Chewing gum is not allowed at any phase of the competition, including the opening
ceremony and presentation of the awards or closing ceremony.
Non compliance may result in removal of the coach and consequently, for Health and Safety
reasons, their gymnast from the competition.
Judge Attire (including line judges, timekeepers and side judges)
• Navy blue jacket with navy blue skirt or full length trousers, white shirt or blouse with a collar
(either short or long sleeved)
• Hair must be neat and not inhibit vision
• Jewellery, if worn, must be professional in appearance
• Shoes must be professional in appearance (in particular, no flip flops or trainers)
Overnight Stays
Government legislation requires that when a club takes a gymnast(s) under the age of 18 years on a
journey involving an overnight stay, the club must ensure that there is a designated trained person
17responsible for child protection on the trip. To adhere to the CPSU child protection standards this
person must not be related to or in a relationship with the coach attending the trip.
The training for the designated person should be BG recognised Safeguarding and Protecting
Children Awareness training or Home Country equivalent.
Drug Free Sport
The testing programme may affect any elite gymnast performing at a national standard.
Please follow the link to read the BG policy
18Terms and Conditions of Entry to All Competitors
In addition to WG General Rules & Regulations -
o All entrants agree to be treated by WG appointed medical staff only and be bound by the decision
of WG medical staff in relation to their ability to compete in the competition.
o You agree to abide by the BG Photography at Gymnastics events policy.
o The person making the online entry on behalf of gymnast(s) or club, undertakes to ensure that
those who they are making an entry on behalf of are fully aware of and agree to abide by the
contents of this handbook.
Rule Penalty
Clubs must have an appropriately qualified coach on
Gymnasts/Group Withdrawn from competition
the competition floor
Coach displaying aggressive behaviour/foul language Removal of coach from the competition floor
Coach will not be permitted on the competition
Coaches must be appropriately dressed
floor
Unpermitted individuals will be asked to leave the
Gymnasts, coaches and volunteers only permitted on competition floor and
competition floor at appropriate time 0.5 deducted from the final score of gymnast
/group
If applicable - Each gymnast should have a back-up
copy of their floor music on a CD clearly marked with 0.5 marks deducted from the gymnast’s final score
the gymnast’s name, number and club.
Gymnasts and coaches are not permitted to wear any
0.3 deducted from the apparatus score
jewellery
Gymnasts attire not confirming to regulations / CoP 0.3 deducted from score
Supports/bandages must be matched to the skin tone
0.3 deducted from score
of the gymnast
Chewing gum is not allowed at any phase of the
Coach/gymnast will be asked to leave the
competition, including the opening and closing
competition floor
ceremonies and presentation of awards
19Rhythmic Gymnastics Technical Information
Rhythmic Judges Code of Conduct
WG, acting through the Board or its Committees, reserves the right to refuse any entry and
disqualify an official, judge, gymnast or team at any time, if they do not comply with BG/WG
regulations
Age Policy
Gymnasts’ ages for the purpose of entry to all age dependent categories will be taken as the age
reached in the year of the competition.
The minimum age for entry to WG Events is 8 in the year of competition.
To view further information on age, participation and competition please view the ‘Health & Safety
Guidance: Coaching Practice’ document (available within the Resource Library on GymNet).
Gymnasts Competition Attire
It must be gymnastic in character and design. Attire must be elegant and complement the artistry of
an exercise. It should not divert attention from the performance of the gymnasts nor require
adjustment during an exercise.
• A correct gymnastics leotard must be in non-transparent material; therefore, leotards that have
some part in lace will have to be lined (from the trunk to the chest)
• The neckline of the front and back of the leotard must be no further down than half of the
sternum and the lower line of the shoulder blades.
• Leotards may be with or without sleeves, but dance leotards with narrow straps are not
allowed.
• The cut of the leotard at the top of the legs must not go beyond the fold of the crotch
(maximum)
• The leotard must be skin tight to enable the judges to evaluate the correct position of every
part of the body
• The leotards of Group gymnasts must be identical (of the same material, style, design and
color).
However, if the leotard is made of a patterned material, some slight differences due to the cut may
be tolerated.
• The wearing of GBR or Home Country attire at BG Events is strictly forbidden
• The removal of leotards on the field of play and in public view is not allowed
It is allowed to wear:
• Long tights down to the ankles, over or under the leotard.
• A full-length one-piece leotard (unitard) provided that it is skin tight
• The length and colors(s) of the fabric covering the legs must be identical on both legs (the
“harlequin” look is forbidden), only the style (cut or decorations) may be different.
• A skirt that does not fall further than the pelvic area over the leotard, tights or the unitard.
20• The style of the skirt (cut or decorations) is free, but the skirt must always fall back on the hips
of the gymnast (the look of “ballet tutu” is forbidden).
• Gymnasts may perform their exercises with bare feet or gymnastics slippers.
• The hair style must be neat and trim and the make-up clear and light.
Accessories and Aids:
• Jewellery, including earrings and studs, necklaces, rings, bracelets, anklets, nose and navel
studs, are not allowed
• Bandages or support pieces cannot be in colours and must be of a beige colour
• For further details, please see FIG Code
Nominated Judges
For all competitions clubs must nominate judges in accordance with the specific competition rules
and regulations which may differ from competition to competition at the time of entry. Clubs that
do not have an appropriately qualified judge available should consult the BG Judging Register,
approach someone suitably qualified to judge on their behalf and nominate them at the time of
entry. Clubs must check with the judge(s) they are nominating that they are able and willing to
judge on their behalf before nominating them.
New clubs in their first year must provide at least one judge of at least Club level. Failure to do so
will result in the club being refused entry to the competition, unless the Competition Organiser, in
their sole discretion, decides otherwise.
All nominated judges are expected to be available to judge for the entire competition. This means
that if the event spans more than one day, judges should be prepared to judge on all days whether
the nominating club has gymnasts performing on that day or not. Clubs are responsible for all
expenses incurred by their nominated judges
Competition Apparatus
Apparatus for Seniors and Juniors must conform to the relevant FIG Apparatus Norms, in addition,
for the British Championships, each apparatus must have the manufacturer’s logo and “FIG
approved” logo in the specified place for each apparatus.
Apparatus for Espoirs must conform to the FIG Apparatus Norms for Juniors, with the exception of
Hoop which should be appropriate for the size of the gymnast and Ribbon which should be between
four and five metres in length.
A 13 metre x 13 metre rhythmic carpet with base will be used for all Competitions.
A set of identical apparatus will be placed on two of the four sides of the floor of the arena for use
by any gymnast. For Juniors replacement ribbons will be 5 metres in length and those for Espoirs 4
meters in length
Length of Exercises
Individuals (all age groups) – 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds
Duet: Espoir – 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds
Junior and Senior – 1 minute 45 seconds to 2 minutes
Trio: Espoir – 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds
21Junior and Senior – 1 minute 45 seconds to 2 minutes
Group: Espoir – 1 minute 45 seconds to 2 minutes
Junior and Senior – 2 minutes 15 seconds to 2 minutes 30 seconds
22ZONE B NATIONAL GRADES 4 – 10
DATE 5th April 2020
VENUE University of Bath
ELIGIBILITY This grading event is open to all gymnasts in Zone B that hold Competitive
membership. Gymnasts must enter all pieces of apparatus set for their grade.
Disability gymnasts will compete in classification Class 1 – learning disability; or Class
2 – physical or sensory disability
SECTIONS Grade 4 = gymnasts born 2011
Free and Rope
Disability: Free routine & rope elements
Grade 5 = gymnasts born 2010
Free and Rope
Disability: Free routine & hoop elements
Grade 6 = gymnasts born 2009
Hoop & Clubs
Disability: Ball routine & Clubs/Ribbon elements
Grade 7 = gymnasts born 2008
Hoop and Clubs
Disability: Ribbon routine & Clubs elements
Grade 8 = gymnasts born 2007
Rope, Clubs & Ribbon
DisabilityTwo routines from Ball, Clubs & Ribbon
Grade 9 = gymnasts born 2006 – 2005
Rope, Clubs & Ribbon
Disability: Ball, Clubs & Ribbon
Grade 10 = gymnasts born 2004 or earlier
Hoop, Ball & Clubs
Disability: Hoop, Ball & Ribbon
For entry into this competition please contact City of Bath RGC
RULES, REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
For all rules, regulations and competition requirements, plus recommended body elements please
refer to the following documents:
RG NDP Handbook, http://www.british-gymnastics.org/technical-information/discipline-
updates/rhythmic;
BG RG Competition Handbook, https://www.british-gymnastics.org/technical-
information/competition-handbooks/rhythmic
23Competition requirements, https://www.british-gymnastics.org/technical-information/discipline-
updates/rhythmic
CLOSING DATE to be confirmed by City of Bath RGC
24RHYTHMIC WELSH CHAMPIONSHIPS & WELSH OPEN 2019
DATE 20th & 21st June 2020
The day and schedule will be released following the entry deadline and will be determined by numbers
within each age group
VENUE Sport Wales National Centre
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SW
CATERGORIES Elite (Level 5)
Intermediate (Level 4)
Novice (Level 1 – 3)
ENTRY FEE £15 per gymnast, per apparatus.
(N.b.: Gymnasts in level 3, 4 & 5 can choose to compete in 1 or more
apparatus, however, Welsh members not competing in all apparatus for
their age group will not be eligible for the AA Welsh competition)
Entry will be via the BG online entry system
Late entries incur double the entry fee.
CLOSING DATE 9th May 2020 @ noon
ELITE
SECTIONS Under 10, Under 12, Junior, Senior
Age as of 1st January or for all 8 year olds, 8 in the year of the competition
Junior & Senior competition will be a two day event – Competition II on
Saturday, Competition III on Sunday [top 6 or 8 for finals dependent on
numbers]
25APPARATUS
Under 10 Under 12 Junior Senior
Free Free Rope Hoop
AGE GROUP Rope Hoop Ball Ball
Hoop Clubs Clubs Clubs
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
For competition requirements please refer to https://www.british-gymnastics.org/technical-
information/discipline-updates/rhythmic
ELIGIBILITY Elite level is for gymnasts that have qualified for British Championships, plus
Welsh national squad gymnasts.
Closed competition: Any competitive member of Welsh Gymnastics
Open competition: Any invited gymnasts and clubs
MEDALS Closed competition: Medals will be awarded to the top 3 All-Around (AA)
winners. A trophy will be given to the AA winner.
Open competition: Medals will be awarded per apparatus to the top 3
gymnasts in each category and age group.
In the junior & senior category medals will also be awarded for the All-
Around top 3, with a trophy to the AA winner.
INTERMEDIATE
SECTIONS Under 10, Under 12, Junior, Senior
Age as of 1st January or for all 8 year olds, 8 in the year of the competition
APPARATUS
Under 10 Under 12 Junior Senior
Free Hoop Rope Hoop
AGE GROUP
Rope Clubs Clubs Ball
Ribbon Clubs
For competition requirements please refer to https://www.british-gymnastics.org/technical-
information/discipline-updates/rhythmic
26ELIGIBILITY Intermediate level is for gymnasts that have qualified for National Finals,
plus Welsh 8-10 Age Group squad gymnasts.
Closed competition: Any competitive member of Welsh Gymnastics
Open competition: Any invited gymnasts and clubs
MEDALS Closed competition: Medals will be awarded to the top 3 All-Around (AA)
winners. A trophy will be given to the AA winner.
Open competition: Medals will be awarded per apparatus to the top 3
gymnasts in each category and age group.
[Please note: dependent on numbers across level 4 and 5 in the junior &
senior age groups, level 4 gymnasts may be selected for finals on day 2. This
will be confirmed post entry deadline.]
NOVICE LEVELS
SECTIONS Under 10, Under 12, Junior, Senior
Age as of 1st January or for all 8 year olds, 8 in the year of the competition
APPARATUS
AGE GROUP LEVEL 1* LEVEL 2* LEVEL 3
UNDER 10 Free Rope Free and Rope
UNDER 12 Hoop Hoop Hoop and Clubs
JUNIOR Ribbon Clubs Clubs and Ribbon
SENIOR Ball Ball and Clubs Ball and Hoop or Clubs
For competition requirements please refer to https://www.british-gymnastics.org/technical-
information/discipline-updates/rhythmic
*Level 1 and 2 gymnasts will be judged on the Basic code.
ELIGIBILITY Closed competition: Any competitive member of Welsh Gymnastics
Open competition: Any invited gymnasts and clubs
Level 1: Gymnast in her first 5 competitions, competing under Basic
code only
Level 2: Gymnast competed 6 or more and of the level suitable for
Basic code rather than full Code of Points (COP)
27Level 3: Any gymnast that took Grades but did not qualify for
National Finals
MEDALS Closed competition: Medals will be awarded to the top 3 overall winners in
Level 3 only. A trophy will be given to the overall winner in Level 3 and
awarded title of to become Welsh Novice Champion.
Level 1 and 2 will be awarded medals for the top 3.
Open competition: Medals will be awarded per apparatus to the top 3
gymnasts in each category and age group.
JUDGES For clubs entering two or more categories, two judges (at least one regional
or above) must be available during the whole event. Those only entering
one category (i.e. elite, intermediate, novice), must provide 1 judge.
Those clubs entering the elite section, please supply a judge national qualification or above
28WELSH GROUP INVITATIONAL
DATE 18th October 2020
VENUE Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff
SECTIONS Espoire, Junior and Senior
LEVELS & FORMAT The competition is available for groups working in levels 3 as part of the
level 3 group league, level 4 (national) and level 5 (elite). Apparatus and
criteria as below.
All age groups will perform two routines.
[Dependent on numbers we reserve the right to combine level 4 and 5,
however this will be communicated following entry deadline]
ELIGIBILITY This competition is open to all invited clubs, and may be made up as follows:
• Groups may comprise gymnasts from a single club or from a
combination of clubs. Separate eligibility criteria apply in each
situation:-
Groups comprising gymnasts from a single club:-
• Clubs may enter more than one Group in each section
Groups comprising gymnasts from a combination of clubs:-
• May contain gymnast from any number of clubs.
• Only one Group from a combination of clubs may be entered in each
club’s name in each section
In both instances:-
• Gymnasts may only work in one Group within one competition
• Younger gymnasts may work in an older section but older gymnasts may
not work in a younger section
• Level 4 & 5: Four, five or six gymnasts may be named for Espoire Group,
plus one reserve
• Level 4 & 5: Five or six gymnasts may be named for Junior & Senior
group, plus one reserve.
• There is no requirement for the reserves to perform.
MEDALS Medals will be presented to all groups finishing in the top three in each age
group and level, using a total of both/two routines. The winners of each age
group will also receive a trophy.
There will also be medals for individual routines per age group in the level 5
(elite) section, therefore groups are permitted to enter only one apparatus
section in this level.
29ENTRY FEE Espoire (U12) £60.00 per routine. per group
Junior groups £60.00 per routine, per group
Senior groups £60.00 per routine, per group
CLOSING DATE 6th September 2020 @ noon
Entry will be via the BG online entry system and opens on 3rd August 2020;
ESPOIRE (U12) GROUP
4 & 5 Eligibility:
A group comprises of Five or six Espoir gymnasts
Level 5
Apparatus 1 Free & 1 Ribbon routine
Duration Between 1 minute 45 seconds and 2 minutes
Level 4
Apparatus 1 Free & 1 Ribbon routine
Duration Between 1 minute 45 seconds and 2 minutes
Level 3 Eligability
May comprise of four, five or 6 gymnasts - See separate Level 3 Group league rules
Level 3 1 Ribbon routine, performed twice
JUNIOR GROUP
Eligibility: At least one Junior gymnast and up to five Espoir gymnasts as defined in the ‘Other
national competitions column of the table on Page 17 of the British Gymnastics Rhythmic Handbook
Level 5
Apparatus 1 routine - 5 Ribbon & 1 routine – 5 Balls
Duration Between 2 minutes 15 seconds and 2 minutes and 30 seconds
Level 4
Apparatus 1 routine - 5 Ribbon & 1 routine – 5 Balls
Duration Between 2 minutes 15 seconds and 2 minutes and 30 seconds
30Level 3 Routine – 3 Hoops and 2 Ribbons performed twice
See separate Level 3 Group league rules.
SENIOR GROUP
Eligibility: At least one Senior gymnast and up to five Junior gymnasts as defined in the ‘Other
national competitions column of the table on Page 17 of the British Gymnastics Rhythmic Handbook
Level 5
Apparatus 1 routine – 3 hoops & 4 Clubs and 1 routine - 5 balls
Duration Between 2 minutes 15 seconds and 2 minutes and 30 seconds
Level 4
Apparatus Routine – 3 hoops & 4 clubs and 1 routine – 5 Balls
Duration Between 2 minutes 15 seconds and 2 minutes and 30 seconds
Level 3 Routine – 3 hoops & 2 Ribbonss, performed twice
See separate Level 3 Group league rules.
Please refer to the British competition handbook for all compositional requirements at each level and
age group
Nominated Judges
The following provisions apply to all clubs.
Clubs must nominate one or two judges (in accordance with the below) at the time of entry. Clubs
that do not have an appropriately qualified judge(s) available should consult the Judging Register,
approach someone suitably qualified to judge on their behalf and nominate them at the time of
entry. Clubs must check with the judge(s) they are nominating that they are able and willing to judge
on their behalf before nominating them.
Clubs entering only 1 group must provide one judge (for level 3 at least County level or above; for
level 4 or 5 Regional or above). Clubs entering more than 1 group must provide two judges (if only
entering level 3 groups, one must be Regional level or above; for all other cases one must be
National level or above). Failure to provide appropriate judges will result in a levy of £50 per judge
being payable.
31British Level 3 Group League
Code: Espoirs and Juniors will be judged according to the UEG Junior Code and Seniors according to
the FIG Code. Espoir Groups will additionally be able to use the recommended body difficulties
detailed in the NDP handbook. Execution deductions will have a start score of 20.
Eligibility: All groups must enter at least two of the three rounds, one of which must be round 3.
Gymnasts must have either taken part in the seeding event and qualified as a level 3 group or not
have taken part in the seeding competition.
For each round:
• Four, five or six gymnasts may be named for an Espoir Group, plus one reserve.
• Five or six gymnasts may be named for a Junior or Senior Group, plus one reserve.
• There is no requirement for a reserve to compete.
Groups may comprise gymnasts from a single club or a combination of clubs with separate eligibility
criteria applying in each situation.
Groups comprising gymnasts from a single club;
• Clubs may enter more than one Group in each section.
Groups comprising of gymnasts from a combination clubs;
• May contain gymnasts from any number of clubs.
• Only one group from a combination of clubs may be entered in each club’s name in each
section.
In both instances;
• Gymnasts may only work in one Group within one competition.
• Younger gymnasts may work in an older section but older gymnasts may not work in a
younger section.
Espoir (4, 5 or 6 gymnasts)
Apparatus: 1 routine with one Ribbon per gymnast, performed twice.
Junior (5 gymnasts)
Apparatus: 1 routine with 5 Balls, performed twice.
Senior (5 gymnasts)
Apparatus: 1 routine with 3 Hoops and 2 Ribbons, performed twice.
Tie Breaks
Tie break rules as per FIG Regulations (World Championships)
Awards
• The Espoir Level 3 Group League Champions will be determined by taking each groups
top three Ribbon scores across the three rounds and adding them together to give an
overall total.
• The Junior Level 3 Group League Champions will be determined by taking each groups
top three Ball scores across the three rounds and adding them together to give an
overall total.
32• The Senior Level 3 Group League Champions will be determined by taking each groups
top three Hoop and Ribbon scores across the three rounds and adding them together to
give an overall total.
• All three group league champions will receive medals for all gymnasts, including
reserves. The groups finishing second and third overall also receiving medals.
• At each group league competition certificates will be awarded
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